Articles filed under Diversity
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U-46 mentorship program for Black boys aims to create leadersDec 12, 2020 12:00 am - A mentorship program initially targeting youth in the Elgin community has shifted its focus toward helping African American boys develop leadership skills. Brothers Rise...
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Muslim doctor lauded as hero for work on COVID-19 responseDec 05, 2020 12:00 am - Dr. Omar Lateef of Hinsdale, nationally renowned for his work managing the COVID-19 pandemic, will receive the Top Muslim Achiever 2020 award Sunday night during the Cou...
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CLC will provide free college tuition for disadvantaged residentsNov 21, 2020 12:00 am - More Lake County residents from disadvantaged communities can get a free ride at College of Lake County as part of a grant-funded program. The Grayslake college has been...
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Itasca bank marks 20 years of helping women businesses thriveNov 14, 2020 12:00 am - A networking program helping DuPage County women-owned businesses succeed marks its 20th anniversary this year. The Women's Initiative at Itasca Bank & Trust Co. has sup...
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State urges minority-owned businesses to apply for pandemic aidNov 07, 2020 12:00 am - State officials are urging minority-owned businesses to apply for $175 million in COVID-19 relief available through the Business Interruption Grant program. The Illinois...
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Arlington Heights woman helps energy provider tackle issues about race, equityOct 31, 2020 1:00 am - Growing up biracial in a predominantly Latino community, Nicole Durham learned the importance of appreciating others' differences and having tough conversations about ra...
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Black voters: Racial justice, health care access are the top issues in this electionOct 24, 2020 1:00 am - Indya Smith-Johnson has been pushing for police reform ever since her father had a troubling "interaction" with a Naperville cop last November. She sees voter involvemen...
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How Oakton College plans to use federal grant to help minority studentsOct 24, 2020 1:00 am - Asian Americans often are viewed as a model minority that's educated and affluent. That stereotype presents a challenge for Asian American students who come from low-inc...
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Two Oakton women employees earn national "40 under 40" awardOct 17, 2020 1:00 am - YouTube The duo recently was honored with the American Association for Women in Community Colleges' 40 Under 40 Award for their leadership at Oakton Community College in...
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Group launches initiative to combat racism, make mosques more inclusiveOct 10, 2020 1:00 am - A Chicago-area Islamic group has launched an initiative to help mosques and other Islamic institutions be more inclusive of minorities and women. The Council of Islamic ...